CVE-2019-1020011: SmokeDetector intentionally does automatic deployments of updated copies of SmokeDetector without server opera

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HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2019-1020011 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting smokedetector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SmokeDetector intentionally does automatic deployments of updated copies of SmokeDetector without server operator authority.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-669
Published	2019-07-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: charcoal-se

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

charcoal-se smokedetector MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smokedetector || rpm -q smokedetector || smokedetector --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-1020011?

smokedetector: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1020011 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1020011 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-1020011 affect?

CVE-2019-1020011 affects smokedetector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). SmokeDetector intentionally does automatic deployments of updated copies of SmokeDetector without server operator authority.

How urgent is CVE-2019-1020011?

Priority 43/100. High severity

References

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